Hotel Retreats of Burma

The Governor’s Residence, Yangon

Situated in a quiet residential area of Yangon, close to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, the Governor’s Residence is one of Burma’s finest hotels. Housed in a lovingly restored Burmese teak mansion, and surrounded by leafy gardens and lotus ponds, the hotel is a charming oasis of calm providing attentive service.

The hotel has 46 spacious guest rooms and suites beautifully decorated with teak furniture, each with a view of the inner courtyard or garden. Amenities include an excellent restaurant, a comfortable open-air colonial-style lounge, shady verandas overlooking the gardens, a fan-shaped swimming pool and traditional massage treatments - the perfect restorative after a day exploring the sights of the city.

Sandoway Resort, Ngapali Beach

Nestled among coconut palms on a pristine beach overlooking the waters of the Bay of Bengal on Burma’s west coast, Sandoway Resort is an idyllic hideaway resort. Built in traditional South-East Asian style, the hotel offers undisturbed peace in a stunning setting - ideal for honeymooners or after a longer journey in Burma.

Scattered in the tropical gardens there are 55 spacious suites and cottages, each beautifully decorated with local artefacts and most with views of the ocean. The restaurant specialises in fresh seafood and there is a delightful bar on the veranda overlooking the beach, and a swimming pool. The sea swimming is wonderful, and activities can be arranged including snorkelling, boat trips, fishing or golf.